At 11 52, Shiyun cycled from the cafe towards the cinema while Vanessa cycled from the cinema towards the cafe. At 12 12, the two cyclists passed each other. 12 minutes later, Shiyun reached cinema but Vanessa was 1048 m from the cafe.
- At what combined speed were the two cyclists approaching each other?
- Find the distance between the cinema and the cafe in km.
(a)
From 11 52 to 12 12 = 20 min
Combined speed of the two cyclists
= 1048 ÷ (20 - 12)
= 131 m/min
(b)
Distance between the cinema and the cafe
= 20 x 131
= 2620 m
1000 m = 1 km
2620 m = 2.62 km
Distance between the cinema and the cafe = 2.62 km
Answer(s): (a) 131 m/min; (b) 2.62 km